The Only Son (2016 film)

The Only Son is a 2016 Ugandan drama film written and directed by Richard Mulindwa starring Bobby Tamale, Michael Wawuyo Snr., Raymond Rushabiro, and Nisha Kalema. The film was released on 22 July 2016 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The film was nominated in six categories at the 2016 Uganda Film Festival including Best Screenplay, Best Sound, Best Editing, Film of the Year, Best lead Actor and Best Feature Film.

The film explores themes of family responsibility, personal growth, and social class through the story of a privileged young man who must adapt to drastically changed circumstances when his father faces a terminal illness and financial ruin.